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  1. 18.5" Haviland Limoges Platter aft. 1891 - Ivory with white center Haviland platter. Quantity 1. Platter has gilt edges and handles with decorative swirls. Sides have gold trim and a swirl in a cabbage leaf pattern. Appears to be Schleiger 80A Blank, with a backmark used from 1888-1896. First backmark : H & Co. L FRANCE Stamped: 3391 2nd Mark: Haviland & Co. Limoges

    Lydia's China

    Record Type: Object

    18.5" Haviland Limoges Platter aft. 1891
  2. 19" Haviland Limoges Serving Platter aft. 1891 - Ivory Haviland platter with white rectangular center. Quantity 1 Gilt decorative borders. Sides have gold trim and a swirl in a cabbage leaf pattern. Appears to be Schleiger 80A Blank, with a backmark used from 1888-1896. First backmark indicates imported to US after 1891: H & Co. L FRANCE Stamped: 3391 2nd backmark: Haviland & Co. Limoges

    Lydia's China

    Record Type: Object

    19" Haviland Limoges Serving Platter aft. 1891
  3. Adele West Tray undated - Ceremonial silverplate tray shaped like a "crumber"(dustpan shape). With an upperedge border covering 3/4 of the item of stylized waves, flowers, leaves and curlicues. Engraved: "In Memory of Adele R. West; Wife, Mother, Friend. Reverse side: F B Rogers Silver Co; Taunton Mass; Quadruple; Style # 1690

    Record Type: Object

    Adele West Tray undated
  4. American Association of Botanical Garderns & Arboreta 1988 - "AABGA" Dorothy E Hansell Publication Award. Presented by The American Assoication of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta to Morris Arboretum for its Newsletter 1988 Commemorative brass plates certificate affixed to wood plaque

    Record Type: Object

    American Association of Botanical Garderns & Arboreta 1988
  5. Andirons circa 1890 - Andirons, black, iron. poss. made by Samuel Yellin

    Compton Artifacts

    Record Type: Object

    Andirons circa 1890
  6. Associated Landscape Contractors of America 1981 - Certificate, Commemorative: "Environmental Improvement Award of Distinction Presented to Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania for Franklin Town International Garden" In Recognition of your efforts in improving the environment for the benefit of mankind--this award commends you for promoting, protecting and [illegible]the heritage of beauty for all future generations. Presented by Associated Landscape Contractors of America, February, 1981. Mabel [illegible], President Elect,Wallace Label, President.

    Record Type: Object

    Associated Landscape Contractors of America 1981
  7. CCC Shovel for the Grist Mill - Grist mill shovel hand-maded by the CCC workers in the 1930s. Possibly used on the third floor to shovel grain and corn into the chute.

    Mill

    Record Type: Object

    CCC Shovel for the Grist Mill
  8. Chandelier circa 1900 - Bronze chandelier with 5 white glass globes in Gates Hall Note: Chandelier was originally in main hall of Compton. Originally a gas fixture, later wired for electricity.

    Compton Artifacts

    Record Type: Object

    Chandelier circa 1900
  9. Chelsea Show Gold Medal Certificate 1987 - Certificate for Chelsea Show Gold Medal Certificate 1987 to the Morris Arboretum and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew on May 18, 1987 an exhibit of "Plants Under Glass". Located in R. Gutowski office.

    Record Type: Object

    Chelsea Show Gold Medal Certificate 1987
  10. Chicago Horticultural Society Medal n.d. - Bronze medal issued by the Chicago Horticultural Society. Three inches round. Front: Engraved water lily surrounded by lettering The Chicago Horticultural Society. Back: blank Black leather hinged box. Top lid with white satin lined inside and blue velvet cushion.

    Record Type: Object

    Chicago Horticultural Society Medal n.d.
  11. Compton Leaded Window 1887 - Yellow leaded glass insert from Compton mansion

    Record Type: Object

  12. Decorative Chinese Pot - Large blue hand-painted ceramic pot with fruit and large bird on 8-legged stand with Chinese influences.

    Compton Artifacts

    Record Type: Object

    Decorative Chinese Pot
  13. Decorative Chinese Pot - Large ceramic pot from Compton mansion with painted Chinese figures on the outside and painted fish swimming inside.

    Compton Artifacts

    Record Type: Object

    Decorative Chinese Pot
  14. Decorative Flower Pot - Large ceramic pot with painted green and brown ribs in stained glass window.

    Compton Artifacts

    Record Type: Object

    Decorative Flower Pot
  15. Dinner Plate 9 1/2 aft. 1891 - Ivory dinner plate with gold highlights and white center. Quantity 7 Good First backmark : H & Co. L FRANCE (probably imported after 1891) 2nd Mark: Haviland & Co. Limoges

    Lydia's China

    Record Type: Object

    Dinner Plate 9 1/2 aft. 1891
  16. Dinner Plate with Flower Basket 10 1/2 - White Limoge dinner plate or charger with wide 1 3/4" gold rim and 3" flower basket in center. #6 Good Round green mark M H&Co Limoges France

    Lydia's China

    Record Type: Object

    Dinner Plate with Flower Basket 10 1/2
  17. Dr. Wherry Lantern Slide Presentation Box 1950's - Dr. Wherry Lantern Slide Presentation Box His slide list , lantren slides, and last his speeh werre found inside. The title was the American Genus Phlox.

    Record Type: Object

  18. Environmental Partnership Award 1996 - Environmental Partnership Award Presented to "Northeast Pennsylvania Community Urban Forestry Program, For: Forging Environmental Partnerships and Bringing Protection and Stewardship to Northeastern Pennsylvania Environmental Resources. Presented by: Wilkes University; The Economic Development Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania. World Future Society--Northeast Pennsylvania Chapter; Pennsylvania Environmental Council--Northeast Office; The Proctor & Gamble Paper Products Company Certificate is 12" high x 9.75". Oak frame.

    Record Type: Object

    Environmental Partnership Award 1996
  19. Estate Horseshoe - Estate horseshoe 8 inches long by 7 inches wide found around Estate Carriage house and stables, now the Widener Educational building grounds by Linda Berger while on staff, 1980's-2000. Stored in rust-retardant zip bag, Steel

    Record Type: Object

    2015-56-1-horseshoe5
  20. Female Sando Komainu (Stone Korean Temple Dog) abt 1712 - Smiling female dog, one of pair of Sando Komainu (Stone Korean dogs pre 1712) from Nara, Japan that were purchased by John T. Morris from Yamanaka & Co., an antique dealer based in Japan with offices in Boston, New York, Paris and elsewhere. Yamanaka & Co. specialized in Japanese and Chinese material. Antique dealer's photograph is included. The tutelaries were placed in the Japanese Overlook Garden in the English Park in 1912, presumably by Muto in consultation with John Morris and Frank Gould. Excerpt from Catalog of Article #2 Owned by J.T.M. and L.T.M.... # 469 Stone Dogs 1 pair Purchased June 1912 from Yamanaka & Co Boston who stated that they were a very superior pair and came from a Temple at Nara and were over 200 years old. This latter date was confirmed by Muto the gardener who was working with us when they came. His opinion was based upon certain signs he recognized. Cost [unk] They are certainly very good and rare in design and condition. Photos: 2004.1.235-.236

    Record Type: Object

    Female Sando Komainu (Stone Korean Temple Dog) abt 1712

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